tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43568566952316119262024-03-13T01:25:40.274-04:00Travel Tips and How to find Cheap Airline TicketsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356856695231611926.post-29657055572124092014-02-27T07:00:00.000-05:002014-02-27T07:00:03.135-05:00Destination: GERMANY<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<![endif]-->Are you looking for cheap tickets to Europe?
Maybe you’re trying to buy cheap flights to Germany,
France or maybe
Italy?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First you’ll need to do some research on what
country you would like to visit, determine the purpose of your trip (leisure,
business, etc), how long you want to stay in a foreign country, etc. Further,
you will need to discover the local hotels, attractions, or tours, and decide
what areas you’d like to visit.
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Germany
is one of the most popular European destinations that attract travelers from
various regions of the world. Located in the heart of the Europe,
Germany can
draw visitors to discover the unique culture and heritage with numerous museums
and universities, provincial charm, or skiing, nature with breath taking Dresden
towers, palaces or very active nightlife, restaurants, bars, and festivals. </div>
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Some of the most popular German destinations include Berlin
(BER, TXL airports), the capital city, Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC),
Düsseldorf (DUS), and Hamburg (HAM). Munich
is also famous for Oktoberfest. If you are a beer lover, you sure need to visit
this country in the fall to attend the Oktoberfest in Munich.
This is an annual beer festival that gathers many people from different regions
to taste various kinds of beers and German food. Most airlines fly hto Germany
or have transfers in these cities to continue to other European, Far
East, or Asia countries. So when look for
cheap tickets to Europe, you’re very likely to be
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Did you know that these five airports are the biggest in Germany
among the rest 93 airports? The statistics say that around 120 airlines operate
out of Frankfurt international airport. Less then a
hundred airlines operate from each of the remaining 4 airports and these
airports have at least several thousand domestic and 3-4 times more flights (Frankfurt
doubles) each week. If you're ready to travel <a href="http://www.faretex.com/flights/" target="_blank">book your flights here</a>.<br />
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So when you search for cheap flights to Germany,
you will find lots of airlines and flight choices. Make sure you read or ask
about all the ticket rules. Nowadays most air travelers choose to fly with
carry on bags only. This choice is based on the convenience and less wait time,
in addition to baggage fees and size limitations. You may avoid the baggage
fees on certain airlines if you have their credit cards and tickets purchased
on the airline credit cards. Another way you might avoid these charges if you
“pay” the baggage fees with frequent flyer miles. Contact each airline to
inquire about their policies and regulations. </div>
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When traveling from oversees, note that the carry on luggage
that is compatible with the US
aircrafts or transoceanic flights, might not necessarily fit the domestic
European aircrafts; there are smaller carry on bag dimensions in Europe.
Again, always check the requirements before you travel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Air Travel Guide</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356856695231611926.post-19737072725667510192014-02-24T07:00:00.000-05:002014-02-24T07:00:07.372-05:00Getting Crazy with Children: Airport & Onboard?<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">While
many air travelers are already aware of what goes on at the airport and how to
go through screening and security points, there are still these who travel with
children that do not necessarily know all about what they can or cannot at the
airport or on board. You have already purchased really cheap airline tickets,
so did accomplish really big milestone and were able to purchase airline
tickets. Now you need some tips how to travel with children and what’s waiting
at the airport; this will ease your trip, save some time and unnecessary
frustration.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Going
through a security point can be not as lengthy if your child is in a stroller.
There is a special line at the security point designated for business
travelers, those in wheelchairs, and for travelers with children in strollers.
By knowing this you will save some time and kid’s frustration and boredom while
standing in line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">At the
screening point, always know that you cannot be separated from your children,
especially minors. Small children or infants can be carried by you through the
screening machine and you (as an adult) and your children can always refuse to
go through these new imaging machines. You will, however, can be asked to go
through a regular metal detector machine and or be checked manually by a TSA
agent. Infants that travel in car seats or bassinets will be asked to be taken
out as these seats will need to go through the x-ray machines as well as all
the bags to be carried on board.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">What you
can carry onboard for children? There are some rules on this, but often times
security agents are very understanding and flexible on what’s in the baby’s bag
(or diaper bag) as long as you do go crazy like bringing alcohol or other adult<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>related items in a bag.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Medically necessary liquids, medication or
baby food/ formula, or juice are usually exempt from the </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">3-1-1</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> rule. They are allowed in
reasonable quantities when traveling with children. Officers may ask you to
through away a bottled water as you can easily by it at the airport, but juice
or teas are usually allowed without a question. The only thing you need to be
aware of is that officers may ask you to open the items to do the liquid
screening.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">You may
find a detailed description on </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">TSA</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> security requirements here <a href="http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children/index.shtm">http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children/index.shtm</a>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Traveling
with children can be a hassle, but it can also be a pleasant trip when you have
all things covered like buying really <a href="http://www.faretex.com/flights/" target="_blank">cheap airline tickets</a>, getting good seats
on the plane on a preferred airline, and you just found out several more tips
on how to behave in or expect from a certain situation. </span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Air Travel Guide</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356856695231611926.post-42185087122351955072014-02-20T07:50:00.000-05:002014-02-20T08:08:55.523-05:00 How to Book Flights: Online or with an Agent?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For some of us air travel seems to be a piece of cake while
others dread even a thought of flying or booking flight tickets as they have no
idea what or how to do things. Some travel tips can really help you and clarify
how to book airline tickets online or with an airline or a travel agent.
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First of all you need to know where you would like to travel
and when. You might be looking for cheap flights to Amsterdam
or cheap flights to New York, or
to some other city. We’ll assume that you’d like to book the flights yourself.
The easiest way to do this is via a travel website. It is really your
preference if you’d like to use a travel agency website or an airline website.
The major difference is that a travel agency usually has more than one (often 5
or more) airlines flying to/ from a particular destination. Airlines, however,
sell only their own flights to / from a destination, so only one airline
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Another thing to consider is if you’d like to speak with and
airline or agency representative or you’d prefer to book your flights online.
If you speak to an agent, usually there are additional fees involved because a
live person assists you and there is more cost associated with the personalized
service if you book or purchase flights. Therefore, it is highly recommended to
book airline tickets online and you’ll be able to choose the airlines you
prefer, flights times that fit you best and even book the seat you’d like, if
available.<br />
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Here is a trick: no one would charge you if you called and
asked questions or inquired on cheapest flights or ticket prices. So if at any
point you have difficulty understanding connections or have a question about
air travel, you can always call or email an agent (airline or <a href="http://www.faretex.com/flights/" target="_blank">travel agency</a>) at
no charge. </div>
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If you choose to book flights online, important thing is to
check both airlines and agency websites for cheapest airfares and best
connections, if any. If you need to find cheap flights to Amsterdam
or Frankfurt that are in Europe,
you’d probably need to search for agencies and websites that specialize in
oversees travel. This way you’d be able to get the lowest airfares because
these agencies will have the best negotiated airline ticket prices because of
sales volume. Also, check airline websites to see if they do not have last
minute deals. Usually you would look for last minute flight deals with airlines
as they monitor their flights and bookings and only they can decide to release
last minute flight deals or not. A wise thing to do is to figure out the
flights or airlines you’d like to take and then check both travel agency and
airline websites for best travel deals.</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Air Travel Guide</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356856695231611926.post-26514284249992644022014-02-04T13:39:00.000-05:002014-02-04T13:39:03.268-05:00Flying Across the Ocean can be an Experience Much Different Than Domestic Travel<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">While many around the </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">United States</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> have traveled in the air across the country, or even
to </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Canada</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> and </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Mexico</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">, many others have never traversed an ocean in
flight. This can be quite a different type of flight for people who have never
experience it. It is not drastically different enough to make you run out to
get travel insurance, but you would need to do some research on find best deals
or cheap airfare to </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Europe</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Australia</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> or other continent as it is an experience unlike the
four hour domestic flights within the </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">United States</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Most Transatlantic or
Transpacific flights are longer than 10 hours, and can last two, three and four
times the time of a domestic flight. When traveling over the ocean, it is
essential to do your best to make yourself comfortable. You will have a lot of
time to kill on this type of flight, and it is in your best interest to be as
comfortable as you can the entire way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">You should also bring
something to distract you on the flight. While the booking worries like finding
a discounted hotel, car rental or international airfare might have passed, now you
need to take as much rest on a long haul flight as possible and have the flight
as enjoyable as possible. Flying over the </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Atlantic</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> or Pacific will hours, but you can easily overcome them if you can
sleep, enjoy onboard movies, food or simply have activities you like doing. Books,
MP3 players and computers can help to keep you occupied as you travel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">It would also be a good idea
to pack some snacks as you may find your stomach growling on a flight much
longer than you are used to. You should stay hydrated as well. Do not forsake
liquids so you will not have to get up to go to the bathroom. Instead, drink
water or coffee to give yourself some energy, some fluid and a sense of
comfort.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If you are prone to needing
legroom, or to going to the bathroom often, or to needing to stretch out a bad
back or knees, you should choose your seat wisely. When buying your tickets, be
sure that you find a flight that has a seat where you are accommodated. So when
you book your flights, especially international airfare, check yourself or ask
your agent about possible and available seating options. In addition to
stretching, you should also make sure to get up every few hours just to ensure
that the blood is flowing and that you are not getting too stiff.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">You will also have to get
used to the changes that just took place during your flight. You may be
entering a different temperature, a different altitude or a different culture.
You should be prepared to handle the jet lag, to take on the time change and to
adjust to your sleeping schedule. The best advise is to try following the local
time schedule from the very moment you land in the destination point. This will
help you to adjust to local time quickly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Whether you choose to book a
dream vacation, business trip or simply take a world tour, make sure you find
<a href="http://www.faretex.com/flights/" target="_blank">cheap airfare to </a></span><a href="http://www.faretex.com/flights/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Europe</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Asia</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Australia</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> or other continent you choose, hotels that would
accommodate your needs or tours to make sure you’re not missing on local
attractions. So make your flights as pleasant as possible so you can enjoy the
rest of your time at the destination.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.faretex.com/" target="_blank">Book your cheap flights</a> now.</span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Air Travel Guide</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356856695231611926.post-557742332504337872013-12-18T21:25:00.001-05:002013-12-18T21:25:15.708-05:00Tips and Tricks on How to Book your Flights Online<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Some travelers prefer to book discount airline tickets online, while
others like talking to an agent and let the agent book their flights
usually for a small additional fee. No matter which route you choose,
whether you’re looking for domestic or international airfare, it is
beneficial to know how to actually look for cheap airfares yourself, so
you can know that you’re getting the best deal even if you work with an
agent.<br />
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Every
airline or travel agent website will have some kind of booking engine
loaded on their website. Usually the airfares are the same online and
when working with agent directly besides the live agent fee. Therefore,
it is usually recommended to reserve the flights online yourself to save
on the customer rep fees.<br />
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Let’s say you need to travel from
Atlanta to Frankfurt. All you need to do is to fill the booking engine
boxes. First of all, will you fly one way or you will also return to
Atlanta? Then check the boxes accordingly for one way or round trip. If
you plan to make any stops in between these cities and disembark for a
certain time, then you’d need to check multi-city box. Next goes the
city names: FROM: Atlanta and TO: Frankfurt. Then you will see Depart
and Return. Here you will enter you departure date and return date. If
you can be flexible on dates, make sure you check the “flexible dates”;
you will get more travel dates and this means that you can get better
discount airline tickets if you travel couple days later or earlier. If
there is no such option, be sure to check flights and prices several
days or weeks before or after your original travel date.<br />
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Sometimes
you will also see an option of “nearby airports”. If there are several
airports you may fly from or return to, check this box or check the
flights from all the possible departure points. Oftentimes, you may find
lower airfares from smaller airports.<br />
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Next, you’ll need to
identify how many adults, children, or seniors will travel. Pay close
attention if you travel with children as children under 2y., so called
infants, usually do not occupy the seat, and therefore would be charged
10% of the adult price on international airfare and usually can fly free
of charge with the United States. You may choose to buy a seat for an
infant. In this case, you’d simply purchase an airline ticket for a
child as he or she would be 2-11y old. The child would automatically get
the seat. Recently airlines have changed some policies and rules for
children tickets. It used to be that children (2-11y) would get a
discount of 25-30% off the adult’s airfare. Now most airlines and
airfares for children are the same as for adults.<br />
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Finally, when
booking your flights online, you can enter your preferred airline, if
you have any. Note, if you request a particular airline and if there one
flight leg operated by a different airline, this flight option would
not show up in your result page. Therefore, check both options to get
all possible flight results. And the last option you may choose is if
you’d like a business or economy / coach service class. Click Submit and
you will see the flight options.<br />
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When checking the flight
results, make sure you pay attention to the layover time, connecting, if
any, cities and times, airlines, etc. Pay attention to the dates and
follow every flight line departure and landing times to make sure you
when and where you land. This will help you determine and choose a
flight you want to book.<br />
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Now you know it all, and it is TIME to <a data-mce-href="http://www.faretex.com/flights/" href="http://www.faretex.com/flights/">BOOK your FLIGHT</a>!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">While many around the </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">United States</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> have traveled in the air across the country, or even
to </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Canada</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> and </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Mexico</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">, many others have never traversed an ocean in
flight. This can be quite a different type of flight for people who have never
experience it. It is not drastically different enough to make you run out to
get travel insurance, but you would need to do some research on find best deals
or cheap airfare to </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Europe</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Australia</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> or other continent as it is an experience unlike the
four hour domestic flights within the </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">United States</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6wPsX2dJGXh5Zi63c5G_UG6vyRtp4wqBiIuP-QYhHhT3Jde6s4fRVcEB-4o8KDgGBjZ5B83gJku0mxEsv7DexzHA_zCOEs0V0bMECrNTtoWAp6RxyuzaIkVgaa0ruO6huW6YQ7VNLHPc/s1600/erelis_skrenda.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6wPsX2dJGXh5Zi63c5G_UG6vyRtp4wqBiIuP-QYhHhT3Jde6s4fRVcEB-4o8KDgGBjZ5B83gJku0mxEsv7DexzHA_zCOEs0V0bMECrNTtoWAp6RxyuzaIkVgaa0ruO6huW6YQ7VNLHPc/s320/erelis_skrenda.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">Most Transatlantic or
Transpacific flights are longer than 10 hours, and can last two, three and four
times the time of a domestic flight. When traveling over the ocean, it is
essential to do your best to make yourself comfortable. You will have a lot of
time to kill on this type of flight, and it is in your best interest to be as
comfortable as you can the entire way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">You should also bring
something to distract you on the flight. While the booking worries like finding
a discounted hotel, car rental or international airfare might have passed, now you
need to take as much rest on a long haul flight as possible and have the flight
as enjoyable as possible. Flying over the </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Atlantic</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> or Pacific will hours, but you can easily overcome them if you can
sleep, enjoy onboard movies, food or simply have activities you like doing. Books,
MP3 players and computers can help to keep you occupied as you travel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">It would also be a good idea
to pack some snacks as you may find your stomach growling on a flight much
longer than you are used to. You should stay hydrated as well. Do not forsake
liquids so you will not have to get up to go to the bathroom. Instead, drink
water or coffee to give yourself some energy, some fluid and a sense of
comfort.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If you are prone to needing
legroom, or to going to the bathroom often, or to needing to stretch out a bad
back or knees, you should choose your seat wisely. When buying your tickets, be
sure that you find a flight that has a seat where you are accommodated. So when
you book your flights, especially international airfare, check yourself or ask
your agent about possible and available seating options. In addition to
stretching, you should also make sure to get up every few hours just to ensure
that the blood is flowing and that you are not getting too stiff.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">You will also have to get
used to the changes that just took place during your flight. You may be
entering a different temperature, a different altitude or a different culture.
You should be prepared to handle the jet lag, to take on the time change and to
adjust to your sleeping schedule. The best advise is to try following the local
time schedule from the very moment you land in the destination point. This will
help you to adjust to local time quickly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Whether you choose to book a
dream vacation, business trip or simply take a world tour, make sure you find
cheap airfare to </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Europe</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Asia</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Australia</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> or other continent you choose, hotels that would
accommodate your needs or tours to make sure you’re not missing on local
attractions. So make your flights as pleasant as possible so you can enjoy the
rest of your time at the destination.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">For more travel resources and BOOK your Flights today visit <a href="http://www.faretex.com/" target="_blank">www.faretex.com </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Flying with Small Children</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Traveling with children can
be a stressful experience for parents – no matter how obedient the child is.
The younger the kids are the more difficult the travel may be, but there are
tips that can always be followed to ease the burden of keeping your small
children safe and happy in the air. For some, saving money on cheap
international flights might be a goal, while others worry more about the time
in the air with their babies or toddlers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">While a child does have to
be screened before entering a plane, you will never be asked to be separated
from your child by security. Security officers at airports are specially
trained to handle the sensitivities of young children and their parents, and
are taught to treat these relationships with the utmost respect and care. If
your child is presenting an issue that must be addressed by a security officer,
they will consult you about the best way to handle the situation.<a href="http://www.faretex.com/air-travel-with-small-children/" target="_blank"></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If you have already purchased
airline tickets for you and your children, you still want the flight to go
smoothly and safely. You can help to promote the safety of your children </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">.<a href="http://www.faretex.com/air-travel-with-small-children/" target="_blank"> < Continue Reading ></a> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">So you found
cheap flights to </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Europe</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">, booked a hotel room, and you think your travel arrangements are
almost done. But really, you also need to think about what you’re going to do
at your destination. So it is time to plan what you’re going to see, where to
go or fly or ride. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Let’s say
you’re flying to </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Barcelona</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Spain</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">. And here you are, at </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Barcelona</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> airport. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">How will
you get to the hotel?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">You’ll
need a transfer or a car rental. If you have not driven in </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Europe</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">, and you need to drive inside </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Barcelona</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> or other major city, it might be
a good idea to take a taxi or bus or hotel transfer. You already were able to
find cheap airfare to </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Europe</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">, so you can afford to pay extra for this portion of a
trip and be safe. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Okay, so
you finally got to the hotel, what’s next? What part of the city you’d like to
see? You’ll need to do some homework yourself or contact a travel agent
specializing in European travel to advise you or offer some tours to take. You
can book tours through local travel agencies when you arrive as well. All you
need to know is what you’d like to see and average tour prices, so you’re not
overpaying. Another option you may have is to get acquainted with the city
before you go, read reviews of other travelers and do the touring yourself.
Take a tourist bus, taxi or local transportation to get you to the famous
places. The 2 story tour bus is my favorite! You pay one fee and you can ride
around the city with jumping off and on whenever you please. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition, this option is the most cost
effective.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Now the
question is - Is Barcelona the only city you’d be visiting? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">If not,
how are you going to get to different cities in the same </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Spain</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> or maybe in a different country
too?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">There
several options again. You may choose local transportation like a bus. You may
rent a car if you feel comfortable enough driving it yourself. You may also
take a train that will give you a very different experience with a possibility
to enjoy views while riding to your next destination. Finally, you may fly.
When you’re looking for cheap flights to </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Europe</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">, you may also check for flights
within </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Europe</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">. Often times agencies, especially
online agencies that specialize in European travel would have cheap airfare to </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Europe</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> and would offer some really good
deals within </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Europe</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">In either
case, always do your homework, read a lot about the destination, learn things
and know prices so you know what is a good deal and what is not.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Book your flight now at <a href="http://www.faretex.com/tools/" target="_blank">Faretex.com </a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Differences between airfares and
service classes: Coach / Economy vs Business / First
class</span></h3>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Many travelers do not know much about
differences between coach and business class. Travelers want to find
inexpensive airline tickets in either economy or business class, but really not
sure what is difference is. Prices and rules are the major differences, though
service and quality can also play a big role in a flight option you choose.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Is it really worth flying business or
first class?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The answer is Yes and No.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">All depends on your destination and
the plane/ aircraft and your budget. I would not recommend spending money for
business class on the </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">US</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> domestic or European domestic flights. Besides the “better” and
not “outstanding” service you will not really feel the difference worth the
money. You will have plane seats that are about an inch wider and will have a
different meal menu to choose from. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">There is quite a different picture
when you get onto the international, especially transatlantic flights. If you look
for plane tickets to </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Europe</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">, a flight ticket might cost you $10k, but you can get plane
seats that recline into a bed with blankets and nice pillows. You will be greeted on board with a glass of champagne.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The service would be outstanding. There will be several hot or cold
meals to choose from to include unlimited wide variety of alcohol. You would
also get metal silverware instead of plastic wrapped utensils with your meal. I
could go on and on about the pros of business or first class. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Are there any cons of business and
first class? Yes, there are. Similarly as with domestic flights, there are
certain circumstances when it is not worth spending money on business class
plane tickets to </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Europe</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> or other international or transatlantic flights. The major
criterion is the aircraft. Older aircrafts do not have as much space as newer
and some aircraft types either (e.g. Boeing 747 on some destinations). There is
really not that much difference between a coach and business class seat. There
might be difference in food and service quality or options offered, but value
is still not there. So if this is the case, my suggestion is to get most
inexpensive airline tickets in economy or coach class and have more things to
do or more expensive attractions or visit or just spend the difference in money
elsewhere. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">If you want to fly cheap in business
class, you can try buddy passes or stand by that you can get from the airline
employees. Some word of caution… you also need to know that a stand by is not a
guaranteed space on a plane. You will get on the plane only if there are some
seats left available in business or coach class. If flights are full, you might
need to wait until the next available flight. So good things usually come with
some risk and it is up to you if you’re willing to take that chance.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">For more air travel tips visit our <a href="http://www.faretex.com/tools/" target="_blank">travel tools</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Why to
get a travel insurance?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Many travelers
wonder what travel insurance is for and some reasons why would anyone want to
get it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">These are
very legitimate questions and you should do some research and weigh your
options. The main
purpose of the <a href="http://www.faretex.com/travel-insurance/">travel
medical insurance</a> or international travel insurance (you’ll have different
names with different companies) is to protect </span></div>
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">the money spent for your travel
arrangements. Some of the things you need to be concerned about are the flight
delays, baggage delay or loss, your sickness or just trip cancellation for some
other reasons. Once you buy your flight tickets, book hotels, etc, you spend
the money and you really cannot anticipate bad things happening. Travel
insurance gives you a protection on your investment and the money back options
depending on the plan you purchase.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">You can
get 100% of the money spent, but be sure to read small print or talk to the
insurance agent so you’re clear on the conditions and coverage. </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Some
insurance plans have “cancel for any reason” option, but they require you to
purchase travel insurance within 14 days of your first deposit day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or the insurance may cover “preexisting
condition”, but again there will be a requirement you need to meet to be
covered. The requirements usually can be easily fulfilled and met and you can
have your peace of mind for a fraction of the cost of your trip. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">When
looking for international travel insurance, make sure you enter all the
information required on the inquiry including the countries you plan to travel.
If you’re not sure how many countries you plan to visit, the recommendation is
add the potential, so you do not need to worry about that later. The insurance
price usually does not change much, if anything, if you travel to one or 3
European countries. However, if you get sick or have any other travel problems,
you travel medical insurance will cover all this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">When you
buy you travel insurance, make sure you enter all the names as they appear on
the passports to avoid any hassles at the foreign country. Other countries
might not know local nicknames or name shortenings and therefore, might not
accept the insurance, so you might end up making claims when you get back home.
Even several hour flight delays usually are covered by travel insurance and you
can get couple hundred dollars for that. If you land at the foreign country and
your bags are lost or delayed by a day, you again are usually covered by travel
insurance. So always do your homework, know exactly what your insurance covers
and what is not covered.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Did you know that you may have
purchased an airline ticket for $500 and the person sitting next to you on the
plane might have paid $1200 for the same economy or coach class ticket?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">This is very common and normal. Many
air travelers do not know that there are different levels of the ticket fares.
There may be about ten different levels for economy or coach class tickets and
several levels for business/ first class airline tickets. The only major
differences between them are the price and the rules. </span></div>
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<br /></div>
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: AR-SA;">The very cheapest
international airline tickets or domestic tickets in coach class would be
the most restrictive. It means that if you want to change a flight or cancel a
ticket, these tickets maybe unchangeable or non-refundable or maybe changed... </span><a href="http://www.faretex.com/coach-economy-business-first-service-class/" target="_blank"><continue reading></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Traveling by air provides
the largest exchange of citizens from one country to another, and the measures
taken to ensure safety are essential for any country. The departure or arrival airports
will often require a number of travel documents such as passports and or visas,
and occasionally you may also be asked to have international travel insurance
as well. If you travel domestically, a driver’s license or similar
identification might be sufficient, and it will be your decision </span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">to get travel
medical insurance or not; it is often a good idea to protect your investments
against the unforeseen circumstances. </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Visas, passports, tourist
cards and different forms of identification are necessary for any type of
international travel. When you’re flying across seas, going from country to
country, you will have to prove your identity and your safety clearance along
the way. Travel document requirements vary from place to place, but many of the
documents mandated are similar no matter what country you are in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Passports are issued in most
countries around the world, and serve as an official form of identification
from your country of origin. The picture on your passport should be kept
recent, and the condition of the passport should be kept up. The passports give
personal information and traveling history, and if they are expired or damaged,
you will likely not be allowed into the foreign country.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The cheapest airfares to </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Europe</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> can take you to cities as far apart as </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Rome</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">London</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Lisbon</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> and </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Copenhagen</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> – but all of these places as well as others require
proper documentation for entry. To enter many of these cities and countries,
you might need a visa. This is a type of travel document that gives you
permission to enter a specific country and stay there for a set period of time.
With a visa, you will be able to stamp or glue this identification directly
into your passport. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">You can check if you need a
visa or international travel insurance requirements at a Consulate or Embassy of
the country you are travel to. Visas will expire after a set period of time,
and they can be obtained in a number of different ways. You can apply for one
before ever entering an international country (sometimes there is no other way
but to get visa in advance), or you could obtain one from immigration after
entering the country. Usually a traveler would submit to an application
providing personal and or travel details, occasionally might be asked about
your health or financial situation and intentions. The visa can be obtained in
the form of a single-entry document, or you may have a multiple entry visa that
will be valid for months or years. These types of visas extend to cover
repeated visits to a country.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Therefore, before you book
your travel, especially last minute travel, make sure you have all the proper
documents. Verify the passport (including length of validity) and visa
requirements to enter a foreign country. In addition, make sure you are not
required to have a travel medical insurance as sometimes it may be required for
senior travel. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Buy cheapest flights, travel insurance, and find your travel resources at <a href="http://www.faretex.com/flights">www.faretex.com</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Whether you travel for business or pleasure,
airline travel has become an important part of life for people of all walks of
life. In either case you will be looking for economical and or most convenient
flights on preferred airlines. This does not always come easy. Oftentimes if we
find good airfares, flight times or connections might not work, especially when
traveling with children or for business purposes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">So how can you find cheap flights with best
possible connections and times?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Unfortunately, there is no one formula, but there
are several tips that will help you buy plane tickets with best possible
attributes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The main thing you need to know is <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">when to book and travel and where </b></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">to buy</b>.
You may find the best airfare if you look at right time or season and right places
like travel websites / agencies or airlines.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Timing and Flexibility</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Timing can often be tricky in booking flights, but
it is crucial in getting the best travel deals. You will most likely find the
low airfares if you are flexible on travel dates and arrival or departure
times. Take into consideration the popularity of a destination you fly to (e.g.
travel to </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Italy</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> or </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Aspen</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> during
summer months?) and what is the highest (most traveled to) travel season in
that destination. If you can, avoid the highest travel season. As a rule, if
you fly domestically, airlines usually have several airfare tiers, that is 21,
14 and 7 day advance purchase fares to include the very last minute deals (if
flights are not fully booked). </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This means that you may find lower cost tickets when booking (=
purchasing) a flight this many days before the flight. So keep an eye on what
is going on with the flight. When you need transoceanic flights, it is recommended
to book flights several months in advance. The trick is that most airlines release
sales couple months prior to the travel season change (e.g. summer season
specials usually start in April/ May). So if plan in advance or have very
specific and inflexible dates, you can buy tickets a lot earlier. However, if
you are flexible, you may wait until a month or 2 before your travel dates;
this way you will know you’re getting the best flight deals. Airlines usually
do not have good last minute deals for transoceanic flights.</span><b><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Where to buy</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">You have two options where you can b</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">uy plane tickets. You can contact a
travel agent or book flight through an agency website yourself or contact an
airline, the flight carrier. For domestic flights, airlines might have better
rates if you purchase flights last minute. However if you make your travel
arrangements in advance, a travel agency or its website might provide you with
better flight deals. Similarly, if you lets say need to fly to </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Europe</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">, you might be better off with a travel
agency that specializes in that destination country or region rather than
airline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Agencies often times have lower
negotiated (so called consolidator) airfares for international flights. Note,
travel websites might have the lowest airfares because this usually does not
involve the live person and agencies can save of commission or extra service
fees for a live agent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Therefore, be travel smart - check several
airlines, travel websites and different dates/ times – and you’ll be able f</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">ind cheap flights with best
connections and times.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> </span></div>
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Tickets and Find Cheap Flights and related information at </span> <a href="http://www.faretex.com/flights" target="_blank">www.faretex.com</a>/<span class="end-tag"></span></div>
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<![endif]--><div class="blogger-post-footer">Air Travel Guide</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356856695231611926.post-11732572821690321172011-07-13T22:22:00.001-04:002013-10-24T15:44:59.144-04:00Flights with Connections Offer the Cheapest Airline Tickets to EuropeConnecting flights and transfer points can be a nuisance for many travelers. They are, however, an essential reality in the world of air travel. When you are looking for the cheapest airline tickets to Europe, you may have to endure at least one connecting flight. While some European destinations do have direct flights from the US, others, however, may require one or more connecting points (or transfers), especially if you are looking for lower cost flight tickets. During international <br />
<a name='more'></a>travel, these transfer points are the norm, and there are things that you should know in regards to connecting flights that will make your trip as smooth as possible.<br />
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Connecting flights are the transfers or stopovers that take place in airports throughout the continent. They allow you to travel from your departure to your arrival point, but often require a stop to refuel, change planes and pick up or drop off other passengers. There are considerations that should be acknowledged in regards to transfer points, and these help to make your trip not only more convenient, but more enjoyable.<br />
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There are several points to be made about the connections. You may have just a transfer when you change a plane and take another flight to your destination within several hours. There are also stops when your connecting flight to the destination leaves only the next day by your choice or by the flight schedule. The overnight stops or stops that last for 24 hours or longer are called stopovers. Most airlines try to give you a possibility of the connection time that is less than 24 hours as in many cases you might need to pay $100 or so extra for a longer voluntary stopover. This applies only to the flight segments that are issued on one ticket document. If you hold several tickets, no extra cost will apply as you most likely will have 2 or more tickets issued for your travel.<br />
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If you would like to visit and explore Europe, you might want to plan your trip in advance and look for the cheapest airline tickets to Europe as well as hotel and car rental packages. You can add a night to your trip in a city other than the one you were planning to travel to or stop in several countries for a few days and explore them. If you have a stop over in Paris with Air France, you can schedule your flight so that you can stay a day or two in Paris. This will give you a chance to enjoy the city before you advance to your original arrival point.<br />
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Many airlines are emerging across Europe that offer lower prices and fewer amenities. These airlines do not run as many flights as the major carriers, but they will take you to most of the major European cities. They stop frequently in connecting cities, and offer cheaper rates because of the frequent stops and the length of the trip.<br />
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Just as flying with these smaller airlines, trips with connecting flights remain on the cheaper end if you are flying with one airline. Try not to mix and match your carriers to take advantage of the lowest rates, and also to take advantage of coordinating connection times. Because carriers coordinate their transfer with other planes from their line, they may not always be in sync with other airlines, there might be longer waiting times between the flights or different baggage rules may apply.<br />
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The cheapest airline tickets to Europe may also require that you research your own connecting time. You should know the expected weather, the traffic at one airport and the time it takes to get from one terminal to the next. You must make sure that your connecting point will allow you to reach your second plane on time. If you’re not sure how much time you need between the flights (especially, if you are booking separate flights on several airlines), just call the airline and ask for the minimum connecting time or MCT.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Airline travel has become an important part of life for people of all walks of life. You might be flying to visit dear relatives and friends across the country, or you might be a business professional with meetings and clients spanning all corners of the world. In either case, it is a likely reality that you are spending large sums of money on travel. When looking for cheap airfare</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">An important part of the process when looking for the best airfares involves knowing when to buy, where to buy and how to buy cheap airline tickets. You can find the best airfare when you are looking on the right sites, at the right time of day and during the right season. It is a tricky process that might seem like luck for many, but for others it can result in savings of hundreds of dollars.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">One essential part of finding the best airfare is getting your tickets well in advance. In most cases, when you buy plane tickets online, you have the best opportunity to plan your trip up to months before hand. You should always use this type of planning to get your tickets at least 14 days early. For most international flights, you will have to be at least 30 days early when getting your tickets. Occasionally, you may also find flight deals just couple days before the departure date. So, it is good to know the history of pricing of the particular destination.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">When possible, it is also smart to plan your flight for a weekday. Whether you are flying domestically or internationally, weekday flights offer the lowest fares. Similarly, cheaper round trip flights can be had if you stay over at least one weekend. This means that you will not be flying twice within one week, or departing or arriving on a busy weekend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">It can also be very beneficial to consider a number of smaller airports. Many major metropolitan areas have lesser known airports that serve the area, and these airports often will serve smaller airlines that can offer lower fares.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Another popular way to save money on international flights is through consolidator tickets. These types of tickets are sold through independent vendors, and these vendors (consolidator travel agents) can often offer the tickets at very discounted process. This method can be very useful if you have a set destination, and can conform to their flying dates. You can save as much as 70% through consolidators.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Saving money on airfare is not just done through knowing where to buy and how to buy, but knowing what part of the day and part of the season to buy. Cheap flight tickets are often sold in the later parts of the night and early parts of the morning. They can also be purchased most cheaply for many locations in the colder months or so for called off season time. When people are less likely to be planning trips and buying tickets, you can buy plane tickets online in December for a vacation in May. In general, fly in off season and research the destinations you’re traveling to as this will give an idea when to buy and when to travel.</span></div>
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<b>Do you think airlines overbook flights on purpose?</b></div>
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Are you looking to buy cheap airline tickets? Do you know what is a good airfare and what is not? The world is turning to Internet for information. Flight tickets are not an exception - you can find the best deals online. The only problem nowadays is that most people trust only major and well known travel agencies. The truth to that is that very few travelers know that some<br />
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<b>Did you know that all airlines overbook flights by at least 10%?</b><br />
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Yes, this is true. This happens because airlines want to protect themselves in the case of cancellations and no-shows. There will always be people not showing up for their flights or those who need to cancel a trip at the last minute. If airlines do nothing, there will be many empty seats on planes and airlines might not be able to fill those up the last minute. Therefore, airlines sell more tickets than there are seats on the plane.<br />
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<b>Pre-assigned seats - Get Seats Reserved</b><br />
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If you travel on peak days or during the peak season, always get a seat confirmation (a seat number) as soon as possible even if the ticket is not purchased yet (yes, it is possible). If there are no "good" seats left or no seats together (if you need more than one seat), get whatever is available. The fact is that if the flight is full and overbooked/ oversold, and you do not have a confirmed seat, i.e. you do not have a seat number, you will be the first one bumped off the flight. Some statistic show that one in every 10 people gets bumped off the flight because of overbookings (especially in the US); this seems rather exaggeration, but on some airlines it might be true.<br />
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Therefore, make sure you have seat numbers as soon as you get the flights booked. If you do not like what is available at the time of booking, you can try changing the seats at check-in.<br />
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<b style="color: red;">TIP</b>: Most airlines have a number of seats reserved for check-in only. So don't freak out if you do not get a confirmed seat when you buy flight tickets. Just get to the airport early and you may even get a bulkhead or exit row seats (with more legroom). However, some airlines, especially in Europe, might not be able to book you seats in advance, only at check-in. So arrive early to the airport.<br />
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<b>Voluntary or involuntary flight rescheduling?</b><br />
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Yes, when an airline sells more tickets than there are seats on a plane and the flight full, it is very likely that some passengers will be left behind or bumped off the flight.<br />
It may be voluntary or involuntary. Funny, ah?<br />
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When a flight is full and oversold, the first thing an airline agent does is look for volunteers who agree to give up their seats and be rebooked on a next flight. Usually airlines give some kind of incentives or compensation for a passenger to give up a seat. These might be frequent flyer miles, food vouchers, ticket vouchers, cash, free tickets, etc.<br />
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If you are not in a hurry and want to try to reduce the cost of flying, this might seem attractive and you can volunteer to be bumped. Usually airlines are more willing to compensate you (cash, vouchers, tickets, etc.) if you volunteer to give up your seat. But remember that not every agent or airline will give you a voucher, extra frequent flyer miles, or a free ticket if you don't ask for it. So go for it, it does not hurt to ask.<br />
If you decide to volunteer to switch to a different flight, always weigh your options and know the restrictions of the "free" stuff you are offered.<br />
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<i>Always ask: </i><br />
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<li> What you get if you give up your seat; money (don't confuse with airline dollars, it is not the same), hotel voucher in case of overnight, food, miles, etc.</li>
<li> When is the next flight and How long you need to wait until the next flight and whether it is worth waiting</li>
<li> Whether the airline offers a standby or a confirmed seat for the next flight (if you get a standby, it is not a confirmed seat and you will be on that flight ONLY if there are seats left)</li>
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<b>No Volunteers? - No Problem</b><br />
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If there are no volunteers to switch to another flight, any passenger may get bumped off the flight, there is nothing illegal in this. Usually passengers with children or high tier frequent flyers might be the last ones to be bumped, but all depends on the airline agent.<br />
If the airline needs to do the involuntary rescheduling for some passengers, it always (unless some rules changed) has to issue a written statement to include who and why gets bumped, the passenger rights, etc. Usually airlines are not willing to compensate for the involuntary rescheduling unless it requires an overnight stay, so they may just provide some minor incentives.<br />
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If you get rescheduled for a flight that will get you to the destination within 1 hour, you will not get compensated in any way for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, this is the reality.<br />
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If an airline arranges some transportation for you to reach the destination with 1-2 hours of your original scheduled arrival, you should be compensated. According to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, you should get "an amount equal to your one-way fare to your final destination that day, with a $400 maximum." Some airlines are just ignoring this regulation because people do not know and they do not ask for that.<br />
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The later you reach your destination due to the involuntary rescheduling, the more compensation you are entitled to receive given that you: <br />
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<li> checked-in on time and were present within the given deadlines at the gate</li>
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You can read more on the <a href="http://airconsumer.dot.gov/publications/flyrights.htm">Department of Transportation website</a> about these travel regulations.<br />
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Always demand compensation of any kind if an airline schedules you on a flight that requires you to spend a night or if your rescheduled flight gets you to the destination 2 or 4 or more hours of your original scheduled arrival time.<br />
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As usual there are exceptions to the rule, when delay/rescheduling occurs due to safety or weather conditions or when traveling internationally (especially inbound travel to the US, e.g. flying from Europe to the US). In these cases airlines will rarely provide you with any kind of compensation.<br />
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If your travel involves European countries, you can find more details on air passenger rights from <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/transport/passengers/index_en.htm">European Commission website.</a><br />
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Good news is that if you get bumped off the flight, you always get to keep your original flight ticket that can be used towards the purchase of another flight with the same carrier. If you choose so, you may also seek for "involuntary refund" for the portion of flight that you got bumped.<br />
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